'Did It For Palestine, For Gaza’: Gunman Accused Of Killing Israeli Embassy Staffers Says In Court Curated By : News18.com Last Updated: May 23, 2025, 07:52 IST Elias Rodriguez told officials that he was inspired by an Air Force member who self-immolated outside the Israeli embassy in February 2024. Elias Rodriguez faces charges including the murder of foreign officials. Elias Rodriguez- accused of fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staff members outside a Jewish museum in Washington DC- said in court that his motive was to show support “for Gaza and Palestine". The 31-year-old allegedly shouted “Free Palestine" and “I did...